The Rialto Wire
 
Fall/Winter 2003

Party of 85? No problem.

YES! YES! YES! After years of having to turn away large events, we now have the space for parties of up to 90 guests. Many of you have seen the new doors that create our larger private room and noticed the warmer, chocolate-brown wall fabrics in our smaller private room (beautiful new wall sconces and carpeting are on the way). We appreciate the positive feedback and hope that you’ll take advantage of Rialto’s superior service, cuisine and atmosphere for your business meetings, luncheons, cooking classes, rehearsal dinners or just a good time with friends.

Contact Restaurant Manager, Jason Cooper at 617.661.5049 for pricing and additional information.

UPCOMING CLASSES

12/6 Wine class –
        Home, Sweet Rhone

12/15 BCAE cooking class with
          Tom and Caroline

1/10 Cooking class – “Party Food”

2/7 Cooking class – “Street Food”

3/6 Cooking class – “Table Food”

3/13 Menus with Meaning
        cooking class

 


Classic Cuisine and Classic Theater


What better fit for Rialto’s classic cuisine than classic theater like Lady with a Lapdog and A Midsummer Night’s Dream? This Fall, Rialto began a collaboration with our Harvard Square neighbors, the American Repertory Theater, by serving a special menu for ticket holders, featuring a 2-course selection for $29 or 3-course selection for $35 available to reservations seating between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Just let us know you’re heading to the show when you make your reservation and we’ll take it from there. To purchase tickets to the A.R.T., call (617) 547-8300.

Holiday Gifts from Rialto

Short of wrapping up Patrick and Jody and placing them under the tree, what could be better than receiving a gift certificate for Rialto’s 4-star service? This holiday season, warm someone’s heart and tummy by giving a certificate for dinner, a signed cookbook, a private wine tasting or any combination of the latter. Just give us a call or stop by.

Other News

Many of you know…that Rialto server, Joseph Skokowski, has owned a rare books bookstore for the past 5 years. This year, he’s decided to close the doors of his Brookline shop and open digital doors at www.albatrossbookstore.com with a beautiful new design by former Rialto employee, Dale Muzzey, (currently a student at Harvard). Click over and take a look at what’s in stock.

Cooking with Tom and Caroline

If you’ve ever wondered who is at the helm when Jody’s not there, it’s sous chefs Tom Fosnot and Caroline Nolan -- they’re the ones who make sure every dish is perfect. Next month, the Boston Center for Adult Education is giving you an opportunity to see Tom and Caroline’s talents at work. They’re a great team and know how to have fun in the kitchen. After all, that’s what they do every night. Call the BCAE at (617) 267-4430 to register or visit www.bcae.org for class information and location.

Monday, December 15
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
.
$61/members or $65/non-members

Fall Wine Series

Don’t miss your last chance for a taste of Patrick’s wine knowledge…

December 6
Home, Sweet Rhone

$45; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Winter Cooking Classes – “Entertaining Three Ways

2004 offers a fresh start for cooking and dining. Bid adieu to the potentially predictable menus of the holiday season, and explore new culinary territories with the foods you truly love. This winter, Jody Adams teaches a series of cooking classes on entertaining and introduces her interpretation of Party Food, Street Food and Table Food. She’ll demonstrate menus for three different entertaining styles-- from elegant and relaxed, or simple and informal, to downright comfy -- and will show you how to twist and turn well-loved dishes into bite-sized tastes. You will come away, with wonderful recipes and a wealth of ideas as to how to take your personal repertoire and spin it into something new. Classes include the cooking demonstration and a tasting menu of the day’s recipes paired with wines.

January 10 – Party Food
February 7 – Street Food
March 6 – Table Food
$75 per class; All classes begin at 11a.m.

CHARITY Cooking Class -
There’s a party in my kitchen and you’re invited!

Jody invites you to join her in a fourth class with recipes for a casual occasion with friends – in the kitchen. As many people already know, it’s natural for people to gather in the kitchen and Jody’s come up with a menu that lets you cook without missing the party. Class includes a demonstration, recipes to take home, and lunch with wines paired by Patrick.

Saturday, March 13th
$100; begins at 11a.m. (a WCR benefit)

LYNN’S PASTRY STATION

Citrus Shortbread
Lynn’s irresistible desserts on Rialto’s menu are a testament to her artistic and culinary talents, but in this issue she’s showing off her simpler side with a recipe for the holidays. This recipe balances citrus acidity and rich, buttery shortbread. When cut into miniatures, the shortbreads have crispy outer crusts and warm aromatic centers. If you can resist eating them right out of the oven, they make a lovely gift – just wrap in colorful cellophane and tie with a bow.

Click here to view Lynn's
Citrus Shortbread Recipe

 

NOIR’s NEWS

We’re happy to announce that our sister restaurant, blu, has given up their beloved manager, George Nickolopoulos, to manage Noir. His charisma and dedication to great service and a good time are already shining through. Stop by and introduce yourself. You won’t find anyone friendlier.

Noir
CALENDAR

11/23 Jody demos at TAGS Hardware in Porter Square

11/24 Rialto closed for GROW Clinic annual fundraiser

12/6 Wine class – Home, Sweet Rhone

12/15 BCAE cooking class with Tom and Caroline

12/15 Rialto closed for private event

12/31 New Year’s Eve – Reserve soon and ask about $159 room rate at The Charles

1/10 Cooking class – “Party Food”

1/16-25 Boston DineAround

1/30 Spinazzola Gala

2/7 Cooking class – “Street Food”

3/6 Cooking class – “Table Food”

3/13 Menus with Meaning cooking class

4/12 AileyCamp fundraiser

4/20 Easter Sunday (open at 4:30 p.m.)

5/11 Mother’s Day (open at 4:30 p.m.)

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